Art - Graphic Design

We are pleased to offer the George Fox University Art and Design Scholarship to highly motivated students who are gifted in art and design.

We seek applicants who will develop into professionals of strong character, maturity, and Christian commitment, with a vision to provide leadership in design endeavors in the world at large. Scholarships will be granted according to the following criteria:

Demonstration of ability

Academic performance and potential for success

Stewardship of talent in service to Christ and community

When you are invited to compete at Scholarship Competition, you will need to submit the following materials via mail to:

Professor Jillian Sokso, George Fox University

414 North Meridian Street #6013, Newberg, Oregon, 97132

Items to Submit Prior to Scholarship Competition

Two letters of recommendation addressed to the Art and Design Scholarship Committee written by:

A high school teacher or professional in the same area of your scholarship interest

A non-family member familiar with your character and leadership potential

A current photograph of yourself

A brief word-processed essay addressing each of the following questions:

In the design program, our mission at George Fox University is to prepare technically competent and broadly educated artists and designers for a life of responsible stewardship emerging from a Christian worldview.

As a student in the George Fox University design program, describe in 600 words or less how you intend to: (1) accomplish this mission personally, and (2) provide leadership to peers in the fulfillment of this mission. (3) Use concrete examples from your past experiences adding anything that you feel is important.

Portfolio must be submitted in digital format. Please save files in .jpg format, medium size onto a USB, or "thumb" drive, with the title of the image included in the file name. Printouts of digital work are also recommended and can be sent with this package. The portfolio should consist of at least seven, but no more than ten pieces of artwork that represent your best and most representative work to date, for review by the Scholarship Committee.

All artwork will be judged on the basis of digital images in a powerpoint presentation that we will prepare from the application portfolio we receive. Each image must be labeled with the artist’s name, title of artwork, medium, and size (height and width). USB (flash) drive must be clearly labeled with student's name. Applicant may bring physical portfolio to the interview, but the digital images must be mailed by the submission date noted above.

Please note that some Art/Design interviews may take place outside of the allotted time frame for academic scholarships on the Scholarship Competition schedule. If your interview is scheduled outside the allotted time, the Art Dept. will communicate that with you ahead of time.

If you have questions regarding this scholarship, please contact Jillian Sokso at jsokso@georgefox.edu.